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As the day unfolded, the gravity of their mission became apparent. The tension reached a fever pitch as troops advanced to the defensive perimeter. Orders were issued with an urgency that dictated their movements: “When we reach the choke point, I want everybody to move directly to their static defensive positions.” Each soldier bore new experimental communication devices called "Land Warrior," underscoring both the modernity and desperation that characterized their fight.